Both Juniper and the Gaelic language were once more widespread in the Scottish highlands. 
People have known the practical uses of juniper for millennia. It is perhaps surprising than that it doesn’t have a strong presence in ancient mythology. 

 

Juniper was a symbol of the Canaanites’ fertility goddess Ashera or Astarte in Syria. In the Old Testament,  Juniper was with an angelic presence, sheltered the prophet Elijah from Queen Jezebel’s pursuit. A later biblical tale tales of how the infant Jesus and his parents were hidden from king Herod’s soldiers by a juniper during their travels into Egypt.

 

The best known use of the berries is in flavoring gin.

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Juniper is known to create a safe space, protective, positive, and healing when the negative energy is removed. With a sweet and spicy “Christmas tree“ fragrance, Juniper is said to have a masculine, protective energy, and is used for cleansing and prosperity. 

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Hand Picked by the Lightworker Inda Shay from henna Magick.